Herbicides
Amy Forde on 28 Nov 2021
New schemes to look at carbon farming and peatland restoration
Funding has been announced for peatland restoration, carbon farming and ridding Rathlin Island of rats and ferrets on the island of Ireland.
Andy Doyle on 27 Oct 2021
Management of herbicide-resistant blackgrass
As growers become increasingly aware of the existence of blackgrass, the worry grows as to how it can be controlled. Teagasc researcher Vijaya Bhaskar AV outlines the options.
Andy Doyle on 27 Oct 2021
Time to get crops tidied up for winter
There may still be time to get more winter planting done but higher input costs should cause a questioning for certain fields.
Andy Doyle on 20 Oct 2021
Target early herbicide for general weed control
Weed control has been pushed towards pre-emerge treatment to tackle grass weeds. There are many pre-emerge options for wheat but fewer for the other cereals, write Andy Doyle and Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 20 Oct 2021
From the Tramlines: mild weather causes aphid concerns
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Kildare, Cork and Laois about the progress of their autumn sowing campaigns and their concerns for aphid pressure this season.
Stephen Robb on 20 Oct 2021
Listen: autumn sowing now complete in Co Down
Stephen Robb talks to Co Down From the Tramlines farmer Iain McMordie about winter crop progress, varieties, herbicides and input costs.
Andy Doyle on 06 Oct 2021
Tillage Management: planting season is now full steam ahead
Ground conditions vary somewhat around the country but every opportunity should now be taken to get winter crops planted this month.
Andy Doyle on 25 Aug 2021
Tillage Management: a good week will see a lot of harvesting done
A good weather week will see many fields cleared, leaving the opportunity to plant winter rape or a catch crop mix.
Stephen Robb on 15 Jul 2021
Watch: grassweed resistance on the rise – what can I do?
With many grassweeds now building up resistance to commonly used chemistry, we ask what can growers do?
Contributor on 19 May 2021
Blackgrass lessons from the UK
Blackgrass is a growing concern in Ireland, but it has long been a serious issue in Britain and the problems and experiences are recalled here by Sarah Cook from ADAS and farm manager, Andrew Mahon.
Andy Doyle on 19 May 2021
Tillage Management: rain gets back in the way of husbandry
While recent rain was largely welcomed, it is once again interfering with fungicide and herbicide application.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 19 May 2021
Amazone UX SmartSprayer to hit the field this year
Amazone is set to start field tests of the new UX 5201 SmartSprayer trailed sprayer during this year.
Andy Doyle on 12 May 2021
Tillage Management: most work done in time to enjoy the recent rain
When the weather picks up again some winter barley and wheat will need fungicide, while spring crops will need herbicide and possibly growth regulator.
Andy Doyle on 05 May 2021
Prevent blackgrass seed return
The prevention of seed return is important for the long-term control of any weed problem but it is critical for blackgrass.
Darren Carty on 02 May 2021
Time to tackle grassland weeds at the optimum growth stage
In a year like we are currently experiencing, with lower than normal grass growth rates, there is a greater risk of weeds establishing or gaining a greater foothold in the sward.
Andy Doyle on 21 Apr 2021
Listen: the cost(s) of having blackgrass
The cost of allowing blackgrass to develop can be significant writes Andy Doyle
Stephen Robb on 15 Apr 2021
Laser-armed robotic weeder hits the market
Robots are poised to play a big role in the crop production in the near future.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Apr 2021
Keep canary grass under control or it could be costly
Lesser canary grass is turning into a serious problem in some areas, particularly where spring barley is common and continuous.
Andy Doyle on 11 Apr 2021
Products going and coming in 2021
This year’s crop protection season will be marked by the loss of many older actives, some of which ae mentioned here, and the arrival of one new and important fungicide, writes Andy Doyle.
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
Irish Water asks farmers if they need to use pesticides
Research has found that MCPA, used in spray to control thistles, docks and rushes, is still the most commonly detected pesticide in drinking water sources.